QUOTE (spongebob @ 27 Jan 2006, 22:59)According to rail express modeller they haven't even sold out of 31130 yet which is unusual to say the least. These things normally go before they even get advertised in the magazine.
Kernow still list the class 08 and 37 on their website so presumably these haven't sold so well, i have seen the 37 for sale at £60 on ebay and not from Kernow which struck me as a bit weird.
The kernow limited editions are in runs of 502 for some odd reason but if you don't want to shell out the best part of £300 on shanks' pony then rails still have their 2 ltd editions for sale at £80 each.
In the case of 31130 the same livery and name was worn by 31276 so that is a possible variation i suppose. I would consider buying it myself having seen the real thing on the Battlefield line a couple of years ago but i've got a lima version of it and there are other locos on my list of targets for this year.
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RE probably isn't very popular- think about it- we pour scorn on 'em practically every day!
Still, it do look a luvvly model, and I hope that it arrives soon (Ee bah guhm, I might even order another one- BIN on eBay £110- New, sealed in box. V. rare model...